

Find out in this report how the two Microsoft Security Suite solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
We leverage existing licensing, like Windows Server or SQL, and hybrid benefits, and our sales and marketing teams benefit from co-selling and partnership advantages.
We get a return from not needing to pay other vendors to do what we already had from Microsoft, which was better than the competition.
By eliminating the need for multiple VPN channels and enabling direct work from Azure servers, we have achieved approximately 30% efficiency savings.
We have seen a 100% return on investment.
The ease of accessing necessary information promptly is the biggest return on investment.
It's hard to quantify the ROI in a dollar amount, but we realize value by doing more tasks in less time than we did before.
The actual support when you get to that level is a ten out of ten.
There are immediate answers to any issues that arise with great knowledge and a deep understanding of the product and business needs.
They usually try to deflect, buy time, and often do not address the problem immediately.
I would rate Microsoft Purview eDiscovery's customer service and technical support a ten.
Microsoft Entra ID meets our needs better, especially when discussing integration.
Integrating seamlessly with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365, Azure, and other Microsoft platforms, while also supporting integration with thousands of third-party applications such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Google Workspace using standards including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
We experienced no scalability issues with Microsoft Entra ID.
It scales with us seamlessly.
With the E3 licensing, I would rate the scalability of Microsoft Purview eDiscovery as a six because it lacks certain critical search functionalities.
It's a critical solution that we can't do without.
I haven't experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues with Microsoft Entra ID.
I have not experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues with Microsoft Entra ID.
For us, it has been one hundred percent reliable.
Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is highly reliable.
A recent incident we dealt with took four months to resolve with a seven-day deadline, which was quite frustrating.
Synchronization issues occasionally occur, making it challenging to analyze logs and pinpoint the exact problem.
Once you have the connector, there are multiple methods to set up Microsoft Entra ID, but fundamentally, it depends on how you want to integrate your on-premises Active Directory with Azure Active Directory.
Adding more features, as Microsoft continues to expand their cloud offerings, would be beneficial.
Defining what constitutes a credit card because that is where I get the most false positives.
We find that many critical functions are available only to E5 license holders.
We are getting our money's worth.
Microsoft sets pricing based on customer demand, adjusting to find the optimal balance between sales volume and profit per unit, similar to how Costco manages product prices.
Most features of Entra ID are part of Microsoft's ecosystem and included in Microsoft 365 bundles, which means there are no additional costs associated with pricing and licensing.
With CSP or MCE-style agreements with Microsoft, the process is streamlined since we have reps from both Microsoft and CDW working together.
As an M3, I find the Purview pricing of 1250 per user worthwhile.
The pricing and licensing with Microsoft can be complex, and licensing is known to be a challenge because it changes frequently.
We can secure the applications that we are building and make sure that if the application were to be compromised, there is no full access to a customer's environment causing issues and other security concerns.
It's integrated with Microsoft technologies like Authenticator, SSO, and MFA, streamlining operations and creating a seamless environment.
The granular control, such as preventing logins from specific locations, enhances security significantly.
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is its ability to search across various platforms, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Purview can connect to iOS, Mac, Android, and SaaS apps, which is critical for capturing SMS and MMS text message data.
Purview's inclusion of global regulations is critical because we're heavily regulated by FERC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and the SEC.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Entra ID | 7.1% |
| Microsoft Purview eDiscovery | 1.9% |
| Other | 91.0% |


| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 91 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 42 |
| Large Enterprise | 162 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 3 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
| Large Enterprise | 3 |
Microsoft Entra ID offers advanced identity management capabilities, ensuring security and efficiency with features like single sign-on and multifactor authentication.
Designed for hybrid environments, Microsoft Entra ID provides seamless synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, enhancing security with multifactor authentication and conditional access. By integrating with a broad spectrum of cloud services, it supports user authentication and mobile device management, facilitating streamlined application registration and secure API access.
What are the most notable features of Microsoft Entra ID?In finance and healthcare, Microsoft Entra ID plays a crucial role in managing access to sensitive information while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Retail and manufacturing sectors leverage its capabilities for secure supply chain operations and partner collaboration.
Microsoft Purview eDiscovery offers rapid search capabilities across multiple Microsoft platforms, supporting compliance with global regulations and improving data management efficiency for organizations.
Microsoft Purview eDiscovery empowers organizations to perform rapid content searches across Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and mobile devices. It enables keyword-based searches and automates content logging and tagging, ensuring privacy law adherence. This tool is designed to enhance visibility and legal compliance, featuring extensive data protection, native integration with Microsoft's ecosystem, and ensuring efficiency for collecting electronically stored information.
What are the key features of Microsoft Purview eDiscovery?Industries like legal services employ Microsoft Purview eDiscovery extensively for handling litigation requests and managing legal holds. This tool facilitates the retrieval and management of historical data, particularly during workforce transformations or information governance challenges, making it crucial for efficient eDiscovery workflows.
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